RE: Is this a good starter combo?
Spend a lot of time reading on what to expect.
I moved from the three channel fighterbird to the Alpha 40 trainer and ended up spending around $350.00 for everything
RTF plane (included radio)
Field Box
Electric starter
Fuel
etc...
Remember the hidden costs and when you go flying TRY to have someone experienced take the plane off for you and land for you until you get the feel of the plane. Throwing the stickes form one side to the other line the electric ones causes tons of problems in glow planes.
Lefty